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That middle one is... yeah, I've seen games, and how BSU players can be hard to see (say, intercepting your pass).

That last one... that's "fans" for ya.

Feds making arrests in a fraud scandal involving college hoops.

Adidas paid to have players go to "Adidas schools".

Yes, the players got paid, and the feds even have evidence that the bribes were used to get players to commit to the schools.

This will be interesting to watch play out. There are some big names schools involved. The feds acted first, so let's see what the NCAA does in response.

Hey NCCA... this looks like a pretty major case. Yall should let that UNC case end and focus on this.

What's really important is did any of the players sell their own property? That would be a punishable crime.

Paying players to come to your school isn't. EX: Johnny Manziel, Cam Newton, everyone playing in the state of Mississippi, pretty much the whole SEC, etc.

What you need to know about these federal charges.

Hey! North Carolina got mentioned!

Leisher wrote: What you need to know about these federal charges.

Hey! North Carolina got mentioned!

Don't scare me like that.

Pitino and the AD have been fired.

Now it's being reported they're on leave. This is to avoid wrongful termination lawsuits. Not really sure what one has to do to be rightfully terminated, but running a brothel, committing fraud, and illegally recruiting kids don't seem to apply.

Both should have been gone during the brothel scandal.

Auburn loses a top recruit.

Make note that the feds have advised others to turn themselves in now instead of waiting to be caught. So this story is not done.

This is going to become THE sports story of the year. That's saying something considering the NFL and the anthem bullshit.

18 Key Figures.

Here comes the Nike link and investigation.

Louisville just lost two top 100 recruits.

Leisher wrote: Pitino was funneling money to recruits.

Ouch. So far no first-hand evidence, though.

No first hand evidence...yet.

However, the proof is all there. The witness is detailing things that are all being proven true. The kid has been indefinitely suspended, and I guarantee you when threatened with jail time for him or his family for tax evasion, he'll come out and admit it.

Pitino himself could be facing jail time.

Urban pulls zero punches.

Thrilled this is the coach of my favorite program.

(And don't be fooled, this is great for recruiting.)

I was wondering if Louisville would get the death penalty for this.

USC player might be facing assault charges for on field action. (w/video)

Ok, it was post game, but he levels that fan.

Leisher wrote: USC player might be facing assault charges for on field action. (w/video)

Ok, it was post game, but he levels that fan.

That's pretty weak. I mean, he shouldn't have done it, but criminal charges seem a bit excessive for what it is.

TheCatt wrote:

Leisher wrote: USC player might be facing assault charges for on field action. (w/video)

Ok, it was post game, but he levels that fan.

That's pretty weak. I mean, he shouldn't have done it, but criminal charges seem a bit excessive for what it is.

I agree, but it is technically a crime.

Of course, we live in a world where your words can be considered assault, so...

Leisher wrote: Iowa's visitor locker room is still painted pink...

Iowa's pink visitor locker room among the best out there, apparently

Ole Miss becomes the Landsharks

Reminds me of the SNL skit, and of landsharking, when someone passes out, and you stick cardboard in their butt-crack to be a shark fin.

Girl runs on the field to celebrate with her brother, but the game wasn't over.


Can't believe Michigan lost to Michigan State.

And Baker Mayfield learned what karma means.